A little late-breaking, seeing as yesterday was International Speak Like a Pirate, but congratulations none the less. Given what pass for political parties days in this country, they could have done worse.

LaHaine sez, “According to the first prognosis, the German Pirate Party has entered the state parliament of the city-state of Berlin with 8,5% of the votes, counting for 14 of a total of 149 seats.”